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Want to learn German
oddment
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Since taking GCSE German back in secondary school, I have been very interested in continuing my learning of this language (although my choice of profession, and the clash in subjects I had to take for it, meant I couldn't further my studies at college or University). It isn't for a business reason as such, although it could perhaps be useful in that field one day. I would just love to be fluent in another language, and German seems like the best one as I love Germany (Berlin is a brilliant city), and I could see myself perhaps moving there one day in the far off future.
Now, I've tried to use a computer 'teach yourself' program, but I didn't find it at all helpful. I would much prefer traditional teaching methods. Ideally, I'd like to gain an A-Level in German, with a view of continuing on from there. However, if there is a better qualification to go for in modern languages, I would certainly consider that. What would you guys suggest I should do? I can't afford to pay out a huge sum for a course, but could certainly save for a while to afford something in the region of £300-£400 by the start of September. Anyone from England - are there places that do night courses (colleges and stuff) in the Manchester area that you know of? Ideally I would just go back to college and take a proper A-Level course, but with working and such, I don't think that would work, plus I don't think I'd be allowed to go back to college now I'm 23 and have a degree.
Any and all suggestions welcome. Thanks!
Now, I've tried to use a computer 'teach yourself' program, but I didn't find it at all helpful. I would much prefer traditional teaching methods. Ideally, I'd like to gain an A-Level in German, with a view of continuing on from there. However, if there is a better qualification to go for in modern languages, I would certainly consider that. What would you guys suggest I should do? I can't afford to pay out a huge sum for a course, but could certainly save for a while to afford something in the region of £300-£400 by the start of September. Anyone from England - are there places that do night courses (colleges and stuff) in the Manchester area that you know of? Ideally I would just go back to college and take a proper A-Level course, but with working and such, I don't think that would work, plus I don't think I'd be allowed to go back to college now I'm 23 and have a degree.
Any and all suggestions welcome. Thanks!
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Also, it's much easier to have the language stick if you dive into the culture. Since you're in the UK it shouldn't be too hard to visit Germany once in a while. Also listen to music and watch movies (with English subtitles) as that'll help cement in the things you learned. Hopefully in my edit it'll have a site that you can go to.